Physical Properties
It offers good strength, hardness and dynamic properties and is therefore also used for parts subject to high loads.
Parameter
As Built (typical)
After Age-Hardening
Tensile Strength
XY: 460 ± 20 MPa; Z: 460 ± 20 MPa
XY: 345 ± 10 MPA ;Z: 350 ± 10 MPa
Yield Strength
XY: 270 ± 10 MPa; Z: 240 ± 10 MPa
XY: 230 ± 15 MPa; Z: 230 ± 15 MPa
Elongation at Break
XY: (9 ± 2) % ; Z: (6 ± 2) %
XY: (12 ± 2) % ; Z: (11 ± 2) %
Modulus of elasticity
XY: 75 ± 10 GPa; Z: 70 ± 10 GPa
XY: 70 ± 10 GPa; Z: 60 ± 10 GPa
Hardness
119 ± 5 HBW
Fatigue Strength
Approx. 97 ± 7 MPa
Parameter
As Built (typical)
After Age-Hardening
Thermal conductivity
X: 103 ± 5 W/m°C ; Z: 119 ± 5 W/m°C
X: 173 ± 10 W/m°C ; Z: 173 ± 10 W/m°C
Specific heat capacity
X: 920 ± 50 J/kg°C; Z: 910 ± 50 J/kg°C
X: 890 ± 50 J/kg°C; Z: 890 ± 50 J/kg°C
Density
2.67 g/cm³
Relative Density
approx. 99.85 %
3D Printing Details
Technology
DMLS
Possible Post Processing
machined, spark-eroded, welded, micro shot-peened, polished and coated
Accuracy
100 Microns
Min Wall Thickness
0.3-0.4 mm
Min Layer Resolution
90 Microns
Volume Rate
7.4 mm³/s
Surface Roughness
Ra: 6-10 Microns ; Rz: 30-60 Microns
Applications
For applications which require a combination of good thermal properties and low weight
Functional prototypes
Series-production parts
Motorsports
Automotive/Series Production Vehicles
Aerospace Interior
Design Guidelines
Min Wall Thickness
0.3-0.4 mm
Min Layer Resolution
20 Microns
Min Detail Size
0.8 mm
Min Hole Diameter
0.8 mm
Min Text Size
2.5 mm
Max Part Dimension
300 mm
Design Guidelines
Physical Properties
It offers good strength, hardness and dynamic properties and is therefore also used for parts subject to high loads.
Parameter | As Built (typical) | After Age-Hardening |
---|---|---|
Tensile Strength | XY: 460 ± 20 MPa; Z: 460 ± 20 MPa | XY: 345 ± 10 MPA ;Z: 350 ± 10 MPa |
Yield Strength | XY: 270 ± 10 MPa; Z: 240 ± 10 MPa | XY: 230 ± 15 MPa; Z: 230 ± 15 MPa |
Elongation at Break | XY: (9 ± 2) % ; Z: (6 ± 2) % | XY: (12 ± 2) % ; Z: (11 ± 2) % |
Modulus of elasticity | XY: 75 ± 10 GPa; Z: 70 ± 10 GPa | XY: 70 ± 10 GPa; Z: 60 ± 10 GPa |
Hardness | 119 ± 5 HBW | |
Fatigue Strength | Approx. 97 ± 7 MPa |
Parameter | As Built (typical) | After Age-Hardening |
---|---|---|
Thermal conductivity | X: 103 ± 5 W/m°C ; Z: 119 ± 5 W/m°C | X: 173 ± 10 W/m°C ; Z: 173 ± 10 W/m°C |
Specific heat capacity | X: 920 ± 50 J/kg°C; Z: 910 ± 50 J/kg°C | X: 890 ± 50 J/kg°C; Z: 890 ± 50 J/kg°C |
Density | 2.67 g/cm³ | |
Relative Density | approx. 99.85 % |
3D Printing Details
Technology | DMLS |
---|---|
Possible Post Processing | machined, spark-eroded, welded, micro shot-peened, polished and coated |
Accuracy | 100 Microns |
Min Wall Thickness | 0.3-0.4 mm |
Min Layer Resolution | 90 Microns |
Volume Rate | 7.4 mm³/s |
Surface Roughness | Ra: 6-10 Microns ; Rz: 30-60 Microns |
Applications
For applications which require a combination of good thermal properties and low weight
Design Guidelines
Min Wall Thickness | 0.3-0.4 mm |
Min Layer Resolution | 20 Microns |
Min Detail Size | 0.8 mm |
Min Hole Diameter | 0.8 mm |
Min Text Size | 2.5 mm |
Max Part Dimension | 300 mm |
Design Guidelines
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